Citation

Pediatrics 2010; 126(1): 178-185.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2010-1264

PMID

20498166

Abstract

Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates, pediatricians can play an important role in the prevention of drowning.

Language: en